The first elections to the Highland Council were held on 6 April 1995; the same day as elections to the 31 other new councils in Scotland. 72 councillors were elected from 72 wards using the plurality system (a.k.a. 'First Past the Post'). Independent councillors retained their status as the majority group, with councillors also being elected representing the Conservative Party, Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, and Scottish National Party. The newly elected council existed in 'shadow' form until it assumed its full powers on 1 April 1996.

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1995 Highland Council election

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All 72 seats to Highland Council 37 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Independent SNP Labour Last election 34 seats, 55.2% 4 seats, 16.2% 8 seats, 14.5% Seats won 49 9 7 Popular vote 40,358 11,441 8,043 Percentage 61.22% 17.36% 12.2%   Fourth party Fifth party   Party Liberal Democrats Conservative Last election 5 seats, 9.5% 2 seats, 1.6% Seats won 7 1 Popular vote 5,041 596 Percentage 7.65% 0.90%
Map showing results by ward
Council Convener after election Peter Peacock Independent

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